Chapter 132 20. Respecting the Wise and Humble to Inspire the Three Armies
The call for assembly came one after another, and Tenbai Mountain suddenly became noisy and lively. The 7,000 Yamanouchi troops were like green grass sprouting in the spring rain, bursting out in clusters and pieces, and appeared in front of Xiao Pingtai.
Dozens of envoys with flags on their bodies galloped out, and orderly passed orders between the large and small reserve troops. Soon, 200 horses were assembled. The 100 horses of the hatamoto were assigned to Yamanouchi Yoshikatsu early, and his 40 guards of iron cannon horse carriages and 200 foot soldiers also came to the shogunate to meet. About 500 elite infantry and cavalry gathered in just a few minutes.
The reason why all the samurai were not used for the first round of assault and assault was that they were reluctant to do so, or they were afraid of losing. Yamanouchi Yoshiharu was old, had a family and a business, and did not dare to go all in.
Xiao Pingtai saw that this unit was already very elite, so he said no more. The overall quality of this surprise attack team can be said to be the top elite in Japan at present. It is a huge investment to be able to configure it like this. (Of course, there was an even more luxurious and elite surprise attack team in history. Toyotomi Hidetsugu led the best soldiers in the Battle of Komaki and Nagakute, but unfortunately he still failed.)
Yamauchi Yoshikatsu also insisted on participating in the first round of assault. He was completely unwilling to be a second team and go out according to the situation. He hoped to fight directly in person and win the reputation of a warrior. Although there were a few people who advised him against it, everyone generally believed that only warriors who could win merits on the battlefield were worthy of admiration, so more people supported Yamauchi Yoshikatsu to go to the front line again and again. Besides, his own father didn't stop him, so what else could others say. (Suwa Katsuyori often personally participated in the fight. Of course, this was when Takeda Yoshinobu was still alive. Takeda Yoshinobu also went to the battlefield to fight for his life. Many times, the daimyo himself had to take up his sword and go into battle. It was not strange for the young master to go into battle.)
All the people, those who had horses abandoned their horses, and those without horses quickened their pace, forming teams of thirty to fifty people, and were assigned according to their hometown or organization.
The distance of nearly two miles was enough for Xiao Pingtai to run for a while, and Yamauchi Yoshikatsu was also sweating profusely. When they were about to reach Sanchuan, everyone found a small forest to rest, drink water and eat rice balls. Even a strong man can't stand a few kilometers of cross-country carrying a load and immediately engage in high-intensity combat (of course, our iron army people's children soldiers could do it before), especially now that the soldiers generally don't have so much physical strength, they must take a short rest and adjust their condition.
Yamauchi Yoshikatsu didn't rest, he drank the water handed to him by a stable boy in one gulp, and held on to a tree to catch his breath. Then he stood there for a while, and based on his memory, he greeted every soldier he knew (yes, every soldier) and encouraged them. Occasionally, he told a few dirty jokes. He greatly reduced the soldiers' nervousness before the battle, and at the same time, he also increased his prestige invisibly.
A man dies for his confidant, and a woman dresses for the man who pleases her.
This principle never changes!
Yamauchi Yoshikatsu patted a foot soldier on the shoulder and said with a smile, "You can't die. Our Yamauchi family can't do without a heroic foot soldier like you." Then he handed the rice ball he had eaten a few bites of to the foot soldier, asking him to eat more, so that he could have enough strength and spirit to kill the enemy well and win meritorious service. The nameless foot soldier was moved to tears, and cried and shouted and swore to die for the Yamauchi family.
Looking at what Yamanouchi Yoshikatsu did, Xiao Pingtai couldn't help but secretly said in his heart, "If this guy doesn't take over the world, who else can take over the world? Talent!"
The ancient famous general Wu Qi shared the hardships with the soldiers, slept on the stalks of the field, covered with grass leaves, and sucked the carbuncle for the soldiers regardless of disgust, and clearly defined rewards and punishments. Therefore, he won every battle, became the prime minister of a country, and defeated the Qin army of 500,000 with 500,000.
And our Yamanouchi Yoshikatsu is only in his early twenties, but he already has some of Wu Qi's aura, and also has the majestic momentum of many famous generals and heroes. It turns out that some people are really born talents.
No matter whether Yamanouchi Yoshikatsu is acting or sincere, anyway, after this action, the effect is immediate, and there is no need to brag. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that these 500 people have been thoroughly inspired by him.
"Koyata, should I go first or you?" Yamauchi Yoshikatsu was in good health after all. Although he had been comforting and encouraging the soldiers during this period, he had completely recovered and came to discuss with Koyata who would go first.
"Left horse head, I'll go first. You wait a moment. After all, you are the young master." Koyata stood up and patted his butt. Aji also tied the Sunlight and Moonlight horse mark behind his back. Chen San handed the bag to Koyata, and then Hei Liu each took a cannon and lit the fuse.
"Okay, Koyata, you go first, I'll come later, and you take all my horsebacks." Koyata nodded, and saw that the forty horsebacks holding cannons and swords on their waists obeyed the order without saying a word. After hearing Yamauchi Yoshikatsu's order, they silently gathered behind Koyata.
The two hundred foot soldiers also held bows and arrows and long spears, swallowed rice balls, and drank water bottles. Throwing away all the extra stuff on their bodies, they put on their battle hats and formed a layered battle formation.
There was no pre-war mobilization. Xiao Ping Tai waved his hand, and everyone followed slowly. They set off with their heads held high, facing the not-so-hot sun and the expected glorious victory.
Not far away, the Jia army, which had just finished its brunch, was in the most sleepy and leisurely stage after the meal. The soldiers lay on the ground in twos and threes, with their swords and guns for killing people placed aside, and the samurai's war horses were drinking water and eating grass by the river, looking completely defenseless.
Many people even took off their armor and armor. The successive victories over the Shinano armies over the years have affected this group of Shinano pioneers, and they are also galloping on the road from being noobs to being capable fighters.
Xiao Pingtai glanced at Aji, and Aji glanced at Xiao Pingtai. The two looked at each other, but there was no smile after looking at each other. They just encouraged each other a little and made sure of each other.
"Say it loudly, don't lose my people." Xiao Pingtai ordered Aji. After all, this was the first time that Xiao Pingtai led the army independently. He had lost a while before. If he failed this time, the reputation of "fighting hand" would definitely spread to the East.
"Okay, no problem." Aji coughed twice and cleared his throat, indicating that it was okay.
So a horseman blew the conch with all his strength, and all the Yamauchi army stood up.
Everyone held their weapons horizontally and accelerated again to run towards the A army.
The image of the A army in Xiao Pingtai's eyes became clearer and clearer, and their panic became clearer and clearer.
"The generals of the Yamanouchi clan, the Kanin-ryu of the Fujiwara Kita clan, and the Tadatsuna of the Zikoji Danshodai clan have come to seek advice, and Itagaki Suruga-no-kami will soon die!"
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